Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9300+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 73/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5160); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 2,439,634); the Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro is noticeably lighter (190g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 2439634
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2249
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 7352
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5160 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 84/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 67/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 190g vs 225g
- Better display (94/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 12 points higher (85/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (98/100 vs 84/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro (79/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (81/100 vs 67/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (65/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 2439634 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2249 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 7352 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5160 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14, OriginOS 4 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 1400 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 163.5×75.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro by 61.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (98/100 vs 84/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro (79/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (81/100 vs 67/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (65/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 84/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.